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HANSARDCommunity AssetsI am disappointed that the hon. Member does not welcome the Government’s additional investment into communities across Scotland. We are making decisions based on real devolution…11 Jan 2023HANSARDInternational Trade LinksScotland is, of course, already benefiting from the United Kingdom’s independent trade policy. To date, we have signed 71 trade deals with non-EU countries and the European Union,…11 Jan 2023HANSARDInternational Trade LinksI very much agree with the hon. Member’s points about the Scottish film industry. I know he had a distinguished career on the stage during his time in the pantomime season. There…11 Jan 2023HANSARDInternational Trade LinksI know the hon. Member and the SNP have historically been anti-trade, but this Government are unquestionably committed to expanding trade opportunities for Scotland. Trade…11 Jan 2023HANSARDInflation and Cost of Living IncreasesLike many countries around the world, the UK faces the dual challenge of a recession and high inflation. That is why the Prime Minister has made tackling inflation a key priority.…11 Jan 2023HANSARDInflation and Cost of Living IncreasesThis Government are committed to supporting the most vulnerable in Scotland through this inflationary crisis with the extra support that is going to the Scottish Government—the…11 Jan 2023HANSARDInflation and Cost of Living IncreasesAs the hon. Lady will know, Ofgem is currently reviewing the charging structure, and the UK Government continue to engage with Ofgem as part of that process. Ofgem is independent…11 Jan 2023HANSARDScotland's FutureI trust the hon. Gentleman recalls that the House overwhelmingly rejected the motion to which he refers. The Government are focused on delivering for the people of Scotland. That…11 Jan 2023HANSARDInflation and Cost of Living IncreasesNo, I do not agree with the hon. Gentleman. The Government are committed to ensuring that wages go further, and that people keep more of what they earn. From April 2023 we are…11 Jan 2023HANSARDInflation and Cost of Living IncreasesAs the hon. Gentleman well knows, public sector workers are striking in Scotland because of the incompetency of the SNP Government in Edinburgh. This Government are taking action…11 Jan 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill SupportThe Government’s energy price guarantee continues to support households across Great Britain, including in Scotland. The Chancellor’s autumn statement set out how the scheme will…11 Jan 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill SupportAs the hon. Lady knows, the green deal was designed to ensure that people were able to make their households more energy efficient, but we have always been clear that the…11 Jan 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill SupportI do not agree with the hon. Lady’s analysis. The Government remain committed to ensuring that the UK has a green, secured energy supply. I do agree with her assessment of the…11 Jan 2023HANSARDScotland's FutureThe Secretary of State for Scotland and the Government will continue to work with the Scottish Government to deliver on the priorities of the people of Scotland. They are: dealing…11 Jan 2023HANSARDScotland’s FutureThe hon. Member for Edinburgh East spoke for approximately 30 minutes, and a number of SNP Back Benchers are scheduled to speak, so I will make a little progress. I will take…14 Dec 2022HANSARDScotland’s FutureThe SNP Scottish Government are continually demanding more powers, yet they do not use the powers already available to the Scottish Parliament, which is one of the most powerful…14 Dec 2022HANSARDScotland’s FutureI do not know where the hon. Member has been, but if he had cared to listen to my opening speech, he would have heard that I made clear the mechanism by which there could be a…14 Dec 2022HANSARDScotland’s FutureWith the leave of the House, I will respond to the debate. I start by thanking all right hon. and hon. Members who have made contributions to the debate. I will address as many of…14 Dec 2022HANSARDScotland’s FutureThank you very much, Madam Deputy Speaker. This provoked a reaction, so I will repeat it: the SNP group could have chosen to speak today about the £250 million ferries that still…14 Dec 2022HANSARDScotland’s FutureI am grateful for the opportunity to speak in this debate and I thank the hon. Member for Edinburgh East (Tommy Sheppard) for his opening remarks. I take this opportunity to…14 Dec 2022